Lorena Miss Ozuna, B.S University of Michigan Ann Arbor
I stand coated and educated.
But they don’t know; I come from healers.
From herbs, sacrifices, and prayers.
From a wealth of knowledge
Knowledge that transformed my own mother’s life.
When doctors claimed there was no other option
But amputating her legs
A stranger to medication
Aged but distilled in wisdom
From the riches of spices
Spices that grew admiring the blazing sun
And stay rooted in the same Aztec soil
That once breathed life into their dreams
From hearts that run, blood that thickens
At the sight of injustice
For the peace of humanity
Warm bodies that once danced by the fire. Beating hearts that fought off invaders
Beaming minds that decorated with feathers
They are alive
In me.
About the Author: Lorena Miss Ozuna graduated from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor in May with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health, and Society and a minor in Business. She is excited to be applying to medical school this upcoming cycle!
About the Work: "Sangre Morena" is a poem about my indigenous roots that encompass my Mexican identity. As I pursue a career in Western medicine, it is important for me to acknowledge my ancestors -- individuals that are not seen -- who have made it possible for me to pursue my dream of becoming a physician.
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